Nem chua rán (fried sour roll) is a speciality of Hanoi and believed to be first made by the Hong Chien Roll Shop at 11 Le Dai Hanh Street, Hanoi. The roll is made by putting cured pork with shredded pork skins, covering the combination with flour and then deep frying it all in oil. It’s eaten with chili sauce and raw vegetables.

The New Hanoian

The New Hanoian Ltd is registered with Companies House in the United Kingdom. Started in 2006 it remains the premier source for English-language information about living in Hanoi, and other major cities in Vietnam.